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NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH: Scout leaders cycle non-stop to Wales
THERE was a heroes’ welcome for five cyclists who pedalled non-stop to Snowdonia to raise cash for charity. The five are all leaders at the 2nd Erith Scouts based in Mill Road, Northumberland Heath and they were looking for ideas to raise cash from
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BELVEDERE: Pensioner threatens to abandon her mice infested home
A HOUSING association has relented and agreed to foot a pest control bill after hearing how a terrified pensioner’s home was overrun with mice. Sheila Smith, 78, of Waterfield Close, Belvedere, rang News Shopper in despair after being told
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HOSPITAL TRANSPORT: Union threatens trust with a strike
LAST minute talks were being held today (August 26) in a bid to avert a strike by London Ambulance Service workers. The workers are due to transfer to a private contractor and are threatening to go on strike next week. Those who are
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GREENWICH: Music producer William Orbit to give masterclass at British Music Experience
SUPERSTAR music producer William Orbit will be giving a masterclass at The O2's British Music Experience next month. With credits ranging from Malcolm McLaren and U2 to Madonna and Blur, Orbit will be discussing his work and answering questions
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Davids spills beans on shock Eagles move
EDGAR Davids has expressed his excitement at playing competitive football again with Crystal Palace. The former Juventus, Ajax and Barcelona midfielder started Tuesday night’s Carling Cup tie at Portsmouth, his first game in two years, and explained
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BROMLEY: EastEnders bad boy Don Gilet cast as villain in Churchill panto Aladdin
HAVING terrorised the residents of Albert Square as the murderous Lucas Johnson, EastEnders bad boy Don Gilet will be donning his cape as the evil Abanazar in The Churchill Theatre's pantomime Aladdin. Don, who has also guest-starred in Doctor Who
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Crawley bounces back in style from injury
Bty Russell Atkins DARTFORD karter Harry Crawley has proved returned to the top step of the podium first time out since an injury which had threatened to derail his season altogether. Having hurt his ribs at the end of June, Crawley was unexpectedly
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PUB REVIEW: Pub Spy Crawl - from Petts Wood to Penge, Bromley
ONE borough, one night, four pubs and one man and a few thirsty friends (yes, I do have some) — this is the pub crawl to end all politically incorrect booze binges. Continuing my quest to find the best and inevitably uncover the worst pubs
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Breacker expects Terriers reaction to Everton hiding
CHARLTON assistant boss Tim Breacker is refusing to read anything into Huddersfield’s 5-1 mauling by Everton last night ahead of this weekend’s clash between the Addicks and the Terriers. Lee Clark’s side were simply no match for their Premiership
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Fortune on brink of Valley deal
JON Fortune is discussing a deal with Phil Parkinson this afternoon which could see the former Charlton defender return to the club. Fortune was released by Sheffield United during the summer but has been training with the Addicks in an attempt
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LEWISHAM & GREENWICH: GCSE results better than last year
TEENAGERS are celebrating after achieving outstanding GCSE results. Students in Lewisham with five or more A* to C grades including maths and English was 48 per cent this year, up one per cent from last year. In Greenwich, 49.8 per cent
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BEXLEY: Borough's GCSE students 'shine' achieving record-breaking results
IT has been a year for tearing up the GCSE record books in Bexley’s schools. This year's borough pass rate for at least five A* to C grades is more than 80 per cent and was described by Bexley Council as "fantastic" For at least five
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ORPINGTON: Soldier killed by suicide bomb in Afghanistan to be remembered
A HEROIC soldier killed by a Taliban suicide bomb in Afghanistan is to be remembered on a war memorial. Rifleman James Brown, aged 18, from Orpington, died when two suicide bombers drove towards a checkpoint on a route into central Sangin in
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GRAVESEND: Benefit cheat fined for claiming after getting job
A BENEFIT cheat has been fined for falsely claiming more than £7,000 after failing to declare she had got a job. Serena Eakins, of St Gregory’s Crescent, Gravesend, was fined £1,000 at Dartford Magistrates’ Court after admitting three charges of benefit
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Den boss expects tough Sky Blues test
LIONS boss Kenny Jackett believes his side are in for a real test when they entertain Coventry at The Den on Saturday. Millwall only lost once at home last season in League One and smashed Hull 4-0 in their first Den game back in the Championship
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TRAVEL: Best five campsites in UK
Campers have chosen their favourite five sites in the country. From breathtaking scenery and spectacular surroundings to fun-filled family activities and back-to-nature charm, the diversity of the UK’s campsites is encapsulated by the locations named
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Jackett unlikely to make new Millwall signings
KENNY Jackett has conceded it is highly unlikely Millwall will now make any new signings before the transfer window closes. The Lions have been linked with a host of names during the close season, the latest being Bolton winger Danny Ward
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BROMLEY: Parents sue trust over baby death
PARENTS who lost their baby after hospital staff failed to realise the mum was in labour are suing the health trust. Despite her waters having broken, Marisa Sanders, aged 34, was left in a triage room for more than three hours at the Princess
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GREENWICH: NHS Greenwich appoints new committee members
AN NHS organisation has appointed two new members for its Professional Executive Committee. The PEC is responsible for guiding NHS Greenwich on clinical priorities when decisions about healthcare services and investment plans are being made. It
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BROCKLEY: 28-year-old to complete three marathons in three days for charity
A 28-YEAR-OLD man will be raising money for charity by completing three marathons in three days. Craig Ling, of Cranfield Road, Brockley, will be taking part in the Pembrokeshire Coastal Challenge in November. It involves a 78.6 mile route across
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FOOD ADVICE: Healthy eating for children
Do you know what your children are eating? If so, do you know what affect it is having on their behaviour and long-term health? There is so much variety out there for people to buy and enjoy. We have a huge array of exciting products to choose from and
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BUSINESS: Keeping trade local – London’s small shops in decline
On July 28 the London Assembly published Cornered Shops, a report into London’s small shops. The report by the assembly’s planning and housing committee documents what it describes as the drastic decline of neighbourhood shops in the greater London region
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GRAVESEND: Ending £120m town centre plans could bankrupt council
ENDING plans for a controversial £120m town centre transformation could bankrupt a council, its leader has warned. Gravesham Council is being urged to walk away from its agreement with developer Edinburgh House for the regeneration of the Heritage Quarter
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PETTS WOOD: Mysterious patch of blood near flats
MYSTERY surrounds a trail of blood which leads to a block of flats in Petts Wood. The blood starts in a large puddle near the Crest View Drive street sign and drippings are then seen going up the stairs to the top floor flats. It is
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WOOLWICH: Hoaxster makes prank 999 calls
A PRANKSTER made several hoax emergency calls in the Woolwich area overnight (August 25). Two fire engines and the police were sent to a block of flats near Woolwich Common at around 9.30pm yesterday after a 999 call which said there was a fire.
